ISLAMABAD – Pakistani medium pacer Mohammad Abbas, who took his maidenten-wicket haul in a match to get Pakistan 373-run win over Australia inthe second Test, has returned to the country with a hero’s welcome.

Speaking to the media at Sialkot airport, Abbas said he knew that one dayGod would reward him for his hard work.

Abbas, who was awarded the Man-of-the-Match as well as Man-of-the-Series,said he is always available for those seeking to play cricket.

He expressed gratitude and thanked those who gathered at the airport toreceive him.